| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Preschool Adventures: SlothPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo February 4-March 3, 2012 Hello. You cannot see me. I am camouflaged. I am not a sloth... I am a bunch of moss growing on a tree... Go ahead keep looking...I could sit here allll day. Come and find out about, and try to find, one of the best-disguised animals in the world. Programs include a lesson, activities and a craft. Class size 8 - 12 people | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 02/04/12-
03/03/12 | Providence |
Family Learning Sunday: Discover LetterboxingPresented by Providence Public Library at Providence Public Library - Central March 4, 2012 Providence Public Library presents its 2011-12 series of Family Learning Sundays. Join us...every 1st Sunday of the month through May 2012, as we offer “learning families” varied opportunities to seek new knowledge — together — at the Library.
Letterboxing is an exciting “treasure hunt”-style outdoor activity perfect for families. In this family workshop, participants learn how to participate in letterboxing and, most importantly,... | Providence Public Library | 03/04/12 | Providence |
Caring for Our Pets: A Visit by the Warwick Animal Shelter Presented by Warwick Public Library at Warwick Public Library - Central March 6, 2012 Join Director Ann Corvin and an adoptable pet from the Warwick Animal Shelter for a presentation on caring for our pets.
Learn about basic cat and dog care and find out about Warwick pet laws. Hear how the Warwick Animal Shelter helps homeless animals, and discover how you can help, too. Also, find out how you can bring home a loving animal friend.
Ann Corvin has worked for the shelter for over 10 years, starting as a volunteer and becoming Poundkeeper and Director. | Warwick Public Library | 03/06/12 | Warwick |
Writing Studio with Liz HowortPresented by Providence Athenaeum at Providence Athenaeum March 10, 2012 This studio will focus on the travel log (non-fiction). Participants will consider Matsuo Basho’s travel log, The Narrow Road to the Interior, as a hybrid text, encompassing prose and haiku to offer the haibun form. Basho will group members as they consider the relationship between prose and poetry, and the studio will feature a series of in-class exercises to generate prose and haibun forms. Please come prepared to draft new work. Please
| Providence Athenaeum | 03/10/12 | Providence |
| Community MusicWorks Fellowship Program Seminar | Community MusicWorks | 03/16/12 | Providence |
Bug Club: Symbiotic InsectsPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo March 17, 2012 Attention all bug lovers! Become a bug scientist! Join the Bug Club and help us study the most important critters on earth! In each class we will…Study all kinds of bugs, do a bug project and play a bug game! Ages 6 To 12...Class Size 5 To 15 | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 03/17/12 | Providence |
Ice SkatingPresented by Bank of America Skating Center at Bank of America Skating Center November 24, 2011-March 17, 2012 As one of New England’s most popular winter destinations, we offer a fun, family activity at an affordable price. The 14,000-square-foot skating rink is twice the size of Rockefeller Plaza’s ice rink in New York City! | Bank of America Skating Center | 11/24/11-
03/17/12 | Providence |
| Poetry Writing Roundtable | Warwick Public Library | 03/21/12 | Warwick |
Zoo Explorers: HoovesPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo March 10-March 24, 2012 Come have fun while learning more about our world and the animals in it! This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old, who have moved on from the adult/child pairs of our pre-school programs. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 03/10/12-
03/24/12 | Providence |
Advanced Scene Study for TeensPresented by The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre and at Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre January 28-March 24, 2012 Young actors (eighth to twelfth grade) participating in this advanced studio class create a performance through basic improvisation, monologue work and scene study. Texts include Shakespeare, contemporary playwrights and students' original pieces. This class is for mature and dedicated students who want to take their skills to the next level. A final scene-study showcase will be presented for family and friends at the Gamm Theatre. | The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre | 01/28/12-
03/24/12 | Pawtucket |
RISD Museum: Family See + Sketch Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum February 12-March 31, 2012 Enjoy a close look at a work of art together through lively discussion, followed by sketching and activities in the galleries. All materials provided. Talks are 30 minutes; ages 6+. | RISD Museum | 02/12/12-
03/31/12 | Providence |
Preschool Adventures: HoovesPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo March 6-March 31, 2012 Clip…clop...clip…clop…listen to the music that animals with hooves make as they go about their daily lives. What’s it like to have your shoes on all time?? Join us for a fun look at animals with these special kinds of feet. Programs include a lesson, activities and a craft. Class size 8 - 12. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 03/06/12-
03/31/12 | Providence |
RI Home ShowPresented by at RI Convention Center March 29-April 1, 2012 Each spring at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RIBA trots out "the best and the brightest" in home building, remodeling, mortgage lending, insurance, landscaping, and everything in between -- from lighting and gutters to home furnishings and bathroom fixtures. Homeowners and renters alike can find what they're looking for - with lots of surprises. | | 03/29/12-
04/01/12 | Providence |
Family Learning Sunday: A Polynesian Dance ExperiencePresented by Providence Public Library at Providence Public Library - Central April 1, 2012 Come dance and listen to the Napua O Polynesia or “Flowers of Polynesia” dancers, drummers and musicians will take families on a cultural tour of the Polynesian Islands of Hawaii and New Zealand, and to Tahiti and The Philippines as well! | Providence Public Library | 04/01/12 | Providence |
Playwriting with David RabinowPresented by The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre at Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre February 21-April 3, 2012 Playwriting Basics is a weekly, three-hour class that will focus on giving writers a supportive environment to share their work and to develop new plays through a variety of in-and out-of-class exercises. You need not have any previous experience as a writer or playwright; merely a willingness to share your work and to be a supportive voice for others. Always wanted to write but weren't sure how to start? Done some writing but looking for some new challenges, or a fun, safe workshop to try... | The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre | 02/21/12-
04/03/12 | Pawtucket |
| Poetry Writing Roundtable | Warwick Public Library | 04/04/12 | Warwick |
Zoo Explorers: Wild DogsPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo April 7-April 14, 2012 Come have fun while learning more about our world and the animals in it! This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old, who have moved on from the adult/child pairs of our pre-school programs. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 04/07/12-
04/14/12 | Providence |
| Poetry Writing Roundtable | Warwick Public Library | 04/18/12 | Warwick |
Preschool Adventures: Wild DogsPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo April 7-April 28, 2012 Spotted black, yellow, white and dark brown, each wild dog’s coat is unique, kind of like your fingerprint. No two are the same. Learn about these amazing dogs and see if you’ll be able to tell who’s who in our wild dog exhibit. Is it Thunder, Phantom, Signal or Kubaki?? Now who had what spot, where….hmmmm?? Programs include a lesson, activities and a craft. Class size 8 - 12. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 04/07/12-
04/28/12 | Providence |
Bug Club: Worms That Wiggle & SquirmPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo April 28, 2012 Attention all bug lovers! Become a bug scientist! Join the Bug Club and help us study the most important critters on earth! In each class we will…Study all kinds of bugs, do a bug project and play a bug game! Ages 6 To 12...Class Size 5 To 15
| Roger Williams Park Zoo | 04/28/12 | Providence |
| Poetry Writing Roundtable | Warwick Public Library | 05/02/12 | Warwick |
Bug Club: Adventures with the American Burying BeetlePresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo May 12, 2012 Attention all bug lovers! Become a bug scientist! Join the Bug Club and help us study the most important critters on earth! In each class we will…Study all kinds of bugs, do a bug project and play a bug game! Ages 6 To 12...Class Size 5 To 15 | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 05/12/12 | Providence |
Family Learning Sunday: Biomes – “Introduction to Marine Animals”Presented by Providence Public Library at Providence Public Library - Central May 16, 2012 Get introduced to 12 of our most fascinating local marine species. We will discuss their habitats, predator/prey, exoskeletons, camouflage and regeneration. Some of the animals may include a sea star, brittle starfish, spider crab, horseshoe crab, lobster and pufferfish. | Providence Public Library | 05/16/12 | Providence |
| Poetry Writing Roundtable | Warwick Public Library | 05/16/12 | Warwick |
RISD Museum: Art + Design Lab for Ages 10–14 Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum March 24-May 19, 2012 These one-day workshops for 10–14 year olds dive into a variety of artistic topics and techniques. $35 per class, or $45 per class with lunch included; space is limited | RISD Museum | 03/24/12-
05/19/12 | Providence |
RISD Museum: Tours For TotsPresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum February 7-May 24, 2012 Start them young! These interactive tours with read-aloud story time and gallery activities for children ages 3–5, and their parents or caregivers, explore a different theme each week. Free with Museum admission; space is limited. Meet at Farago Entrance.
| RISD Museum | 02/07/12-
05/24/12 | Providence |
RISD Museum: Open StudiosPresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum February 5-May 27, 2012 After visiting the galleries, are you inspired to make art of your own? Express yourself with drop-in artmaking for all ages. All materials provided.Saturdays, 1–3 pm; Sundays, 11 am – 1 pm | Meet in Fain Education Classroom | RISD Museum | 02/05/12-
05/27/12 | Providence |
Preschool Adventures: River OtterPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo May 5-June 2, 2012 Slip…slide…rough and tumble…river otters at play! While survival is serious business, these sleek and sassy mammals always find the time to have some fun! Join us for a peek into the world of the river otter. Programs include a lesson, activities and a craft. Class size 8 -12. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 05/05/12-
06/02/12 | Providence |
RISD Museum: Art + Design Lab for Families Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum January 28-June 2, 2012 Children ages 6–9, and their adult companions, explore art in the galleries and then experiment and create in the studio. The spring labs, Artistic Experimentation I +II, address a variety of artistic mediums — from traditional techniques to experimental tools. $125 per series of 5 sessions; space is limited. | RISD Museum | 01/28/12-
06/02/12 | Providence |
Zoo Explorers: River OttersPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo May 5-June 2, 2012 Come have fun while learning more about our world and the animals in it! This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old, who have moved on from the adult/child pairs of our pre-school programs. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 05/05/12-
06/02/12 | Providence |
Wild Art!Presented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo February 4-June 2, 2012 Join local artists in creating beautiful pieces of animal art! Instructors will lead drawing lessons designed to cultivate new skills and sharpen old ones while having fun and learning about zoo animals. Students will leave the class with a completed drawing featuring the animal of that month’s theme. Ages 6 - 12, Class Size 8 - 15. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 02/04/12-
06/02/12 | Providence |
Garden City Center Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at Garden City Center June 9-June 10, 2012 Join us for over 125 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the Garden City Center Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
10am to 5pm Daily. | Festival Fete | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Cranston |
Ballroom & Latin DancingPresented by DanceNelia July 2, 2011-July 6, 2012 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC-Every FRiday Night 7-8PM Beginner Dance Class 8-11PM Social Dancing Admission $15 at the door Includes: Dance Lesson, complimentary coffee, tea, water, hot pizza, salad, dessert and cash bar | DanceNelia | 07/02/11-
07/06/12 | |
A Spanish TeaPresented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 2, 2012 - Ongoing Please join us every Monday evening 6:00-7:00 pm for tea, cookies, and some lively conversation in the Spanish language. Practice, refine, or re-learn your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed environment with host, Edilberta Trejo. It's full immersion (along with the tea-bag). All levels welcome. | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Home Work Help | Providence Community Library | 01/03/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
JUMP! - Dance Class Presented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 28, 2012 - Ongoing Jump!, Providence's premiere youth dance company teaches elementary students a combination of modern dance, ballet and choreography. Please sign-up at children's desk, enrollment is limited! Location: Rochambeau Library Community Room | Providence Community Library | 01/28/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Wanskuck Knitting Circle | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Poetry/Hip Hop Elements 101Presented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library February 6, 2012 - Ongoing Learn to write and perform poetry or rap songs with Poetry Teacher Yunus. This is an introductory interactive class where teens are allowed to write and share their material and feelings to the world. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Registration required. | Providence Community Library | 02/06/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Guitar 101 with Mr. WilliePresented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library January 24, 2012 - Ongoing Free guitar lessons with Mr. Willie. For children ages 9 through 14. Innovative personalized CD lesson with interactive tracks state of the art children guitar instruction for free. Registration required.
1. Two levels of instructions
a.Level 1 student with guitar at home
b.Level 2 student trying the guitar
Must have a guitar at home to practice with. | Providence Community Library | 01/24/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
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